Term 4 Exam prep

Yr 10 exams: 23 - 27th of November,


Hum: Thursday, 26 November 2009, S47, 9 - 10:40

Quick overview of topics you need to study:

• Problems with overdependence on oil / coal (see booklet)
• Outline problems with the use of non-renewable resources and outline what could be done in future.
• Use PQE to describe a graph /map.
• Study adv and disadv of renewable and non renewable sources (see booklet)
• Reread all Kimberley stuff.
• Look over settlement site powerpoint, what are good places for settlement, why?
• Read about Marvellous Melbourne, Gold and Immigration.
• Read about spread of Melbourne suburbs.
• Read about Batman’s treaty.

Structure of the Exam

There exam will consist of a series of questions of varying length. You should take careful note of the directive verb preceding each question, the mark allocation and the room provided for your answer. These are the indicators of how much detail is required. A good rule of thumb is usually 1 mark = 1 minute. There will be unseen data provided that you will have to analyse using the skills you have learnt in class. You will also be tested on your understanding of the content presented to you in class.

Time Allocation: 100 minutes
Reading Time: 10 minutes
Writing Time: 90 minutes

HINTS:

• Leave yourself time to read over your answers.
• You are attempting to show your knowledge of the topics so try to use key terms in your answers.
• Use your reading time effectively.
• Have an answer ready to go in your mind so you can start writing immediately. Don’t just sit there staring into space!

Term 3 – RESOURCES

GUIDING QUESTIONS:

1. What is a resource?
2. How do we classify resources?
3. How are resources used and managed?
4. What impact does the pattern of resource use have on the environment and society?
5. How should resources be developed in the future to ensure environmental sustainability?
6. How do resource distribution create a series of challenges and problems in both developed and developing countries
7. How can we sustainably develop resources?
8. What are the advantages and disadvantages of renewable resources?
9. What impacts or potential impacts does resource use have on the environment?

You must know what the following terms mean and be able to use them in your responses:
Resource, renewable, finite, non-renewable, infinite, sustainable development, conservation, recycling, fossil fuels, interest groups, distribution

Make sure you can classify a resource (finite, infinte, renewable / non renewable)

CASE STUDIES:

• Australia
• Kimberley
• Victoria: water or coal
• World water
• Renewable Energy

T3 SKILLS:

• Using the PQE technique to describe location, and patterns on maps and graphs
• Analysing data
• Making predictions from data
• Evaluating arguments for and against using criteria
• Justifying arguments with statistical evidence

Term 4 – Melbourne

Exam: Read your booklet; take a highlighter and read every page.
Then focus on these pages: 3 - 6, 8, 10, 12, 18 - 19, 28 - 29!, 32 - 33.


GUIDING QUESTIONS

1. What is a Settlement?
2. What factors determine site and situation?
3. What is the history of settlement in the area now known as Melbourne?
4. What were the circumstances of European settlement of the area now known as Melbourne, and who were the key people?
5. What are the SHEEPT factors that have affected the growth and development of Melbourne?
6. What have been the major movements of people to Australia over time?
7. What legacies of Melbourne’s past are still present on the landscape today?

You must understand the following terms, and be able to use them in your answers:
Settlement, Site, immigration, multiculturalism, indigenous, legacy, founder/foundation,.

A mnemonic to remember the streets of Melboure:
At Spencer Street Station, King William and Queen Elizabeth attended Russell Crowe’s Exhibition on Spring water.
The Laloboco Fly
Latrobe
Lonsdale
Bourke
Collins

T4 Skills

• Analysing primary and secondary source material
• Using specific evidence (eg: quotes) to justify a viewpoint
• Recognising bias
• Appreciating different perspectives
• Annotating source material

Look over your Assessment Tasks to see where improvements could still be made in the exam.